Field Notes: Messages from the Executive Director
As we launch into a vibrant new school year, NCTE’s Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick will share a special message with …
Parents Are “Showing Up and Showing Out” During Remote Instruction
This post was written by NCTE member BernNadette Best-Green. It has been a month since Governor Gavin Newsom issued California’s …
Field Notes: Recognizing Our Transformation
Change isn’t always comfortable or easy. It pushes us beyond our comfort zones, forces us to face challenges, inspires us …
Honoring African American Contributions: Rare Books
African American History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central …
Field Notes: Sharing Knowledge, Inspiring Growth
If you had a chance to tune in to the very beginning of the January 21 #NCTEchat, you would have …
El día de los niños/El día de los libros – Children’s Day/Book Day
“I want to connect all children with bookjoy, the pleasure of reading.” ~ Pat Mora El día de los niños/El …
Banning Books Silences Stories
This year’s theme for Banned Books Week, September 23-29, goes to the heart of why we read—for the story—and the …
There Is No Apolitical Classroom: Resources for Teaching in These Times
The following post was created by members of NCTE’s Standing Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English. …
We Value Teaching Too Much to Keep Devaluing It
This is an excerpt from the article “We Value Teaching Too Much to Keep Devaluing It,” written by NCTE/CCCC member …
Field Notes: Let’s Talk Taxes
As a national association of and for English teachers, it’s our job at NCTE to keep an eye out for …